In the twilight of her life, grandmother enjoying every moment By Jenna Schifferle Sitting across from me in a booth, my grandmother sips her
Golden Years
Sweet Sorrow
Selling family home does not have to be emotional roller-coaster ride By Nancy Cardillo The sale of a childhood home can be an extremely
Home Away From Home
How to make a nursing facility a special place for loved ones By Catherine Miller I’ve hit that stage in my life when I
America Woefully Unprepared to Deal with Its Aging Population
By George Chapman The New York Times recently ran an article on the pending healthcare crisis facing the country as we age. There is
IRS Creates New Tax Form for Seniors
By Jim Miller The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has created a new federal income-tax form specifically designed for senior taxpayers, age 65 and older,
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need By Jim Miller Millions of older Americans struggle with food costs — according to a recent
Key Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
With doctor visits getting shorter and shorter, what are the key questions seniors should ask their doctors? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant With electronic medical
Going Overseas? Travel Safe, Travel Smart
Traveling abroad can bring its own challenges to seniors By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Are you a mature adult making plans to travel overseas this
Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
Local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association raises top dollars destined to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and to help fund programs for those affected
Oh, the Aging Eyes
Droopy eyelids, dry eyes, floaters, cataracts, ocular migraines are just some of the eye problems we may have to deal with as we age